Tinotenda Hove - Michael Makaza, leader of the opposition group Freedom Fighters for Change, has called on Zimbabweans to embrace courage and resilience in the face of adversity. In a statement released on Thursday, Makaza said: “Bravery isn't the absence of fear, it's the decision to move forward despite it.…
Tinotenda Hove - Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana on Thursday announced that Zimbabwe and China had agreed to elevate their diplomatic ties, describing the move as a major milestone in Harare–Beijing relations. According to Mangwana, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, upgraded relations from a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…
Tinotenda Hove - Tensions at Town House escalated this week after two Harare councillors allegedly stormed into the office of Acting Chamber Secretary Warren Chiwawa, threatening him with death when he refused to approve allowances for a recent trip to Victoria Falls. According to Chiwawa, councillors Zodiac Duri and Austin…
Tinotenda Hove- Civil servants in Zimbabwe are drowning in debt as loan sharks take advantage of their financial desperation, with some reportedly collaborating with the Salary Service Bureau (SSB) to deduct repayments directly from workers’ salaries. Earning an average of only US$250 a month—down from about US$550 in 2018—many government…
Tinotenda Hove - The opposition party, Freedom Fighters for Change (FFC), has taken a sharp swipe at Zanu PF, accusing the ruling party of failing to translate Zimbabwe’s abundant mineral wealth into tangible benefits for ordinary citizens. In a statement released on Thursday, FFC highlighted the stark contrast between the…
Tinotenda Hove - President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s latest meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing has sparked renewed concerns that Zimbabwe is sliding deeper into Beijing’s grip under the guise of “upgraded relations.” China has elevated Zimbabwe’s ties from a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to what it calls “All-Weather Relations with…
Tinotenda Hove - A Harare man was fatally struck by a speeding Jeep Cherokee near Sam Levy’s Village in Borrowdale while attempting to cross the road. Witnesses said the pedestrian was walking from Pomona Food Court toward Village Walk when the Jeep, heading in the direction of Domboshava, tried to…
Tinotenda Hove - The Youth Empowerment and Skills Development Association (YESDA), in collaboration with the Bikita Institute of Land and Development (BILD), facilitated a community meeting that brought villagers from Murape and other local villages in Ward 11 together with various public officials to discuss water scarcity and other challenges…
Tinotenda Hove - Freedom Fighters for Change (FFC) leader Michael Makaza has called for urgent action on land reform, urging Zimbabweans to unite in the fight for land justice. Speaking on Tuesday, Makaza declared: “Land Redistribution Now! Let’s unite for land justice! We propose downsizing large farms to accommodate more…
Tinotenda Hove - A 26-year-old man from Shale Village in Esigodini, Matabeleland South, has appeared in court facing charges of physical abuse and having sexual intercourse with a minor. The accused, Tendai Mnkandla, was brought before Esigodini magistrate Ms Menelisi Linda where he pleaded guilty. He was remanded in custody…
